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“During our visit, we were able to identify the (devastating) humanitarian impact of sanctions,” said Alena Douhan, a UN special rapporteur focusing on the...

“The vital and legitimate humanitarian work of Scott Warren and No More Deaths upholds the right to life and prevents the deaths of migrants and asylum...

Extreme physical violence, the openness in which it is conducted … reflects a widespread culture of tolerance towards humiliation and the deliberate...

The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning that criminals are taking advantage of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

From arbitrary detentions and deliberate deprivation, to attacks against civilians and forced displacements, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid...

“UN member states must end their deafening silence on Saudi Arabia and do their duty of scrutinizing the cruelty in the kingdom in order to prevent further...

The United Nations’ first Committee, (Disarmament and International Security) approved a resolution proposed by Iran on global nuclear disarmament despite...

“The 53 year old occupation of the Palestinian Territory will only come to a just and complete end with the international community imposing accountability...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres released his report only gently censuring the coalition for the Yemeni children it had killed.

The United Nations commemorated the anniversary of the ratification of the 1945 UN Charter on Tuesday, November 7, in Tehran, although the day is officially...

The United Nations Human Rights Council should create an independent, international inquiry into abuses committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen,...

A pervasive perception in US policy circles and among US allies is that Iran seeks hegemony in the Middle East. Israel and other regional states often claim...

António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1st January 2017. Having witnessed the suffering of the most vulnerable...

The US so-called war on terror has killed over 801,000 people and cost $6.4 trillion. The numbers continue to accelerate, not only because many wars continue...

"No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." Article 5, Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Before its third UPR review, the United Kingdom (UK) sought to change its position from support to note on a number of 2nd cycle recommendations.

According to the statement, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point, and millions of people are living under unbearable conditions.

Commercial deals tracked by arms monitor prove the US is far more involved in the Yemen war than suspected.

Despite the ongoing toll on civilians, the US continues to sell weapons and provide training and logistical support to the coalition.

Many believe that it is a very clear effort by the US government to punish those who expose embarrassing secrets about its actions.